PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Welcome to 2nd semester!  This semester we look forward to the Winter Whirl Dance on February 10th sponsored by the Academic Boosters; the One Act, Wiley and the Hairy Man (2/8 & 2/9); the Musical, Guys & Dolls (4/26, 4/27, & 4/28);  a quick winter break day off on February 19th; course selections for the 17-18 school year during March; M-Step, PSAT, and SAT testing beginning Tuesday, April 10th for 9th-11th grade students; AP and IB testing in May, and a plethora of celebrations honoring the Class of 2018 graduates.  It will be a busy, yet exciting few months.

Last week we celebrated the Spirit of Jimmy Gerken with Kabookie Week! Students enjoyed Jimmy's favorite foods and clothing from PJ day to college sweatshirt day to donuts, pizza, and popcorn.  An assembly last Monday honored the Spirit of East which Jimmy so loved. The drumline performed, students competed in Kabookie games, and students and staff were acknowledged and celebrated for acts of kindness and generosity. Overall, the week provided our students with the opportunity to understand Jimmy as a person and celebrate his legacy of kindness, understanding, compassion, positivity, and enthusiasm.  

Happy 2nd Semester and Go East!

Craig Weigel
Principal

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

GUIDANCE OFFICE NEWS

EAST GRAND RAPIDS SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

Blank Wall Becomes a Student Showcase
Middle School teachers Jill Fouch and Kevin Vance looked at an empty wall and saw an opportunity to showcase student-created projects and provide a “sensory area” with tactile displays and interactive modules.  A $1,500 EGR Schools Foundation grant transformed a hallway into an attractive and engaging space where students share their work, so they can be enjoyed by others.

EGRHS PTO NEWS

January 29th was the start of the second semester and the kick-off to another successful Kabookie Week!  Thank you to all who donated food and/or time to the Student Council Blood Drive and to all the students that participated!  For more information regarding upcoming dates and activities, please click here.  Mark your calendars, the next PTO meeting will be March 13th at 9:00 a.m. in the Learning Commons.  

President: Katie Favale
Vice President: Melissa Mitchell
Treasurer: Cathy Oosse
Assistant Treasurer: Samantha Mellish
Secretary: Suzanne Wickman

ACADEMIC BOOSTERS

Our next Academic Boosters membership meeting is Thursday, March 1st at 9 a.m. in the Learning Commons!  Heather McKinney-Rewa and a group of students participating in the International Baccalaureate program will join us. For more information regarding upcoming dates and events, please click here.  

TEAM BOOSTERS

The next Team Booster Meeting is Monday, February 5th at 6:30 p.m. in the cafe conference room.  All are welcome to attend. The Team Boosters are looking for volunteers to get involved in the Gerken Open this spring - meetings are starting soon, contact Jennifer Salasky or Maria Allen with questions!

MUSIC BOOSTERS

Thank you to those who participated in the Ham Sale it was a wonderful success for the Music Boosters!  Music Boosters are in need of volunteers for positions on the board.  Please contact lroy722@gmail.com if you would be willing to help out. Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/egrmusicboosters/. 

Upcoming concerts in the Next Month: 

STAGE BOOSTERS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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